In 1701, Lord Asano Naganori of Ako Domain in Hyogo Prefecture fell victim to a deadly trap orchestrated by the conceited bureaucrat known as Kira Yoshinaka, exploiting Asanos outspoken nature. Two years later, Oishi Kuranosuke, along with his son Matsu No Jou and a band of devoted ronin, valiantly executed Kira to seek retribution for Lord Asanos demise.